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Airah

Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Airah: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2020.

Airah is a name with a few possible origins, most often seen as a variant of the Arabic name Aira, meaning "respectable" or "honourable," or as a feminine form of Aire, which has roots in the Scottish Gaelic word for "watchful" or "vigilant." In a Scottish context, it also echoes the name of the River Ayr in Scotland, derived from a Brythonic word for "river" or "flowing water." There are no widely known famous bearers in history, though it has gained quiet popularity as a modern, melodic choice. Its similarity to the Scottish place name Ayr gives it a gentle, natural elegance that feels both contemporary and rooted in landscape.

Girl 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20203 babies
Latest (2025)
#7803 babies
Total births
9since 2020
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).